Association Programs

New Membership Discount Programs
The following discounts are available only for businesses that have joined the Business Council in the past year. Payment in full of annual membership dues is required prior to receiving discounted service certificates.

Newsletter Advertising Insert ($50 - $75 discount)
Advertising in The Active Voice is an opportunity to reach 1000+ business representatives in this monthly newsletter. A one-time placement of a full-page flyer in the newsletter is discounted to $150. A two month insert contract is available for $325.

Meeting Room Rental (One time $60.00 discount off Foundation Room with free equipment use)
Foundation Board Room................................seats up to 60
The Foundation Room is ideal for staff meetings/retreats, sales presentations and employee training sessions.

General Services

Statistical Profile - General and Customized
General and customized proposals on demographic information and researched topics dependent on level of research are also provided by the Business Council staff to member businesses.

Wisconsin Community Pamphlets
Visitor’s Guides from Wisconsin areas. Perfect for researching your favorite vacation spots. Free of charge.

Member Services

Business Briefs
The Business Briefs column is a FREE promotional opportunity to promote a new service, product or recognize a new employee in the monthly edition of the “Active Voice” newsletter.

Advertising
Offered exclusively to Business Council members. Includes newsletter inserts or display ads & web site listing/advertising.

Member to Member Web Site Promotions
A members only section! Use this feature to enhance your marketing efforts by offering specials to other members through the Business Council web site. This Member-to-Member Promotion section displays member offerings, with printable coupons for use at member businesses.

SalesNet Program ($50 Savings for Members)
A sales-oriented group of area sales professionals and business owners that meet monthly to share referrals, leads and sales tips. FREE to Business Council members.

Small Business X-Change Program (Access to experts)
This bi-monthly series allows small business owners an opportunity to discuss small business topics and learn from local experts. This program’s goal is to broaden the knowledge base of local small business owners which will enhance decision-making while working to reduce reoccurring expenses that impact a small business owners bottom line. This program also provides exposure for local experts to help build business awareness. No cost to Business Council members.

Business After Hours (Free Event)
Members network at a member business with food, beverages and a brief program monthly. Develop key contacts.

Other Events: American Agriculture Banquet, American Agriculture Tour, Annual Dinner, Business Evening at the Ball Park, Business Expo, Career Expo, Golf Outing, Morning News, New Faculty Social, Conference for Office Professionals, Small Business Breakfast, Wines of the World

Targeted Marketing Lists

Membership List
A current listing of Portage County Business Council
members with contact names (updated daily).

List on paper:
$5 members $75 non-members
List on pressure sensitive labels:
$30 members $150 non-members

Organization Booklet
A booklet of contact names, addresses and phone numbers for 260+ clubs, organizations and groups.

Booklet:
$5 members $10 non-members
List on pressure sensitive labels:
$30 members $50 non-members

Industry Booklet
A guide to many diverse industries located in Portage County including company names, addresses, contacts, number of employees and business type.

Booklet:
$5 members $10 non-members
List on pressure sensitive labels:
$30 members $50 non-members

Marquee List
A listing of sign marquees throughout Portage County.

List on paper:
$5 members $10 non-members
List on pressure sensitive labels:
$30 members $50 non-members

Relocation List
A must-have tool to reach potential new customers before they move to our area! Mailed twice monthly, this list provides addresses of people expressing interest in moving to the area.

$60 per year - members $120 per year - non-members